Live Oak —
SUWANNEE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LIVE OAK CITY HALL
101 SOUTHEAST WHITE AVENUE
LIVE OAK, FLORIDA 32064
TENTATIVE AGENDA FOR JULY 19, 2011, 4:00 P.M.
Invocation
Pledge to American Flag
ATTENTION:
The Board may add additional items to this agenda.
Dinner Break – Approximately 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
CONSENT:
1. Approve payment of invoices.
2. Approve payment of Invoice No. 4737787 in the amount of $16,525.99 to URS Corporation for professional services for the Airport Master Plan Update/Airport Layout Drawing. (FAA/DOT grant)
3. Approve payment of invoice to McInnis Services, LLC for reimbursement of sewer/water tap fees and impact fees for the Judicial Annex building.
4. Approval of request to amend budget for the Tourist Development Council by increasing the Expense line by $10,000.00, and the Tourist Promotion line by $15,000.00.
5. Approval to submit application to the Florida Department of Law Enforcement for Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $82,220.00 for the Suwannee County Sheriff’s Office Drug Task Force.
6. Approval to submit application to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for funding for the Medium Intensity Runway Lights and Airfield Signage & Marking Improvements at the Suwannee County Airport.
7. Consider approval of agreement with Contact One, Inc. for MapSAG software maintenance for E911 Addressing. (E911 Rural County Grant)
8. Consider approval of Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $3,982.45 with 3 Rivers Construction Services, LLC for installation of retaining wall, rock and kiosk on the Deese/Howard Boat Ramp project. (FBIP grant)
TIME SPECIFIC ITEMS:
9. At 4:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, open bids, for Medium Intensity Runway Lights and Airfield Signage & Marking Improvements at the Suwannee County Airport. (Bid Solicitation No. 2011-24) (Joe Gerrity, County Coordinator)
10. At 4:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, open bids, for 256th Street Guardrail. (Bid Solicitation No. 2011-25) (Randy Harris, Public Works Director)
11. At 4:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, approval of the recapitulation of the Fiscal Year 2010 Tax Roll for Suwannee County. (Sharon Jordan, Suwannee County Tax Collector)
12. At 4:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, discuss, with possible Board action, options for funding of Special Election. (Glenda Williams, Supervisor of Elections)
13. At 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, hold a public hearing, to consider adoption of an ordinance relating to boating restricted areas along the Suwannee, Santa Fe and Ichetucknee Rivers. (Commissioner Wesley Wainwright)
14. At 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, discuss opposition to the privatization of the Custodial Department. (Lamar Jenkins, Property Appraiser)
15. At 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, discuss, with possible Board action, to oppose the contractual services for the janitorial department, and oppose the firing of janitorial staff. (Douglas M. Udell)
16. At 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, discuss, with possible Board action, to oppose the privatization of the Custodial Department. (Sam Beasley, President – NAACP)
17. At 7:00 p.m., or as soon thereafter as the matter can be heard, consider approval to advertise for bids for Contract Custodial Services. (Joe Gerrity, County Coordinator)
REGULAR BUSINESS:
18. Approve minutes of Emergency Board Meeting on June 28, 2011.
19. Staff Reports.
a) Hal A. Airth, County Attorney
b) Katherine Allen, Extension Office Director
c) Charlie Conner, Public Safety Director
d) Joe Gerrity, County Coordinator
e) John D. Hales, Jr., Director of Libraries
f) Randy Harris, Public Works Director
g) Greg Scott, Parks and Recreation Director
20. Chairman calls for additional items. (Any items the Board agrees to consider will be heard under Agenda Item No. 31, Additional Agenda Items.)
GENERAL BUSINESS:
21. Discuss, with possible Board action, selection of applicants for interviews for Library Director Designate position. (Joe Gerrity, County Coordinator)
22. Consider recommendation of Bid Review Committee in awarding of bid for Agricultural Coliseum Window Replacement to Suwannee Glass in the amount of $45,420.00, and authorization for Chairman to execute agreement and Notice to Proceed after legal review. (Bid Solicitation No. 2011-23) (Bids were opened during July 5, 2011 Board meeting.) (Joe Gerrity, County Coordinator)
23. Discuss, with possible Board action, options for replacing gym roof at the Douglass Center. (Joe Gerrity, County Coordinator)
24. Acceptance of Appraisal Qualification & Proposal from Hale & Brannon Appraisals for the Perimeter Road project, and approval to Chairman to execute agreement after legal review. (Joe Gerrity, County Coordinator)
25. Consider adoption of resolution increasing the reimbursement rates for travel per mile and per diem to be paid to county employees and county officials working under the Board of County Commissioners, pursuant to Chapter 112.061 (6) Florida Statutes. (Joe Gerrity, County Coordinator)
26. Consider adoption of the Preliminary Rate Resolution for Fire Protection Assessment for Fiscal Year 2011-12. (Joe Gerrity, County Coordinator)
27. Consider adoption of the Preliminary Rate Resolution for Solid Waste Assessment for Fiscal Year 2011-12. (Joe Gerrity, County Coordinator)
28. Set Budget Workshops for August 10 & 11, 2011 beginning at 9:00 a.m. at the Live Oak Seaboard-ACL Union Passenger Depot, and approval to advertise for same. (Joe Gerrity, County Coordinator)
29. Set date, time and location to hold workshop to discuss County Manager form of government. (Commissioner Clyde Fleming)
30. Public Concerns and Comments. (Come forward to podium – limit comments to five minutes.)
31. Additional Agenda Items.
32. Board Members Inquiries, Requests and Comments.
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